The Guided Reader to Teaching and Learning History

This Guided Readerdraws on extracts from the published work of some of the most influential education writers to provide insight, guidance and clarity about key issues affecting secondary History teachers. Aimed at trainee and newly qualified teachers including those working towards Masters level qualifications, the book brings together key extracts from classic and contemporary writing and contextualises these in both theoretical and practical terms. Each extract is accompanied by an introduction, a summary of the key points and issues raised, ideas for critical engagement, questions to promote discussion and suggestions for further reading to extend thinking. Taking a thematic approach and including a short introduction to each theme, the chapters include: The purpose of history education; Pupil perspectives on history education Assessment and progression in history; Inclusion in history Diversity in history; Teaching difficult issues; ICT and history education; Interpreting history Professional development for history teachers This accessible, but critically provocative text will be an essential resource for all teachers that wish to deepen their understanding of History Education.